National Security and Defense

Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.
The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7).  (DoD/Released)
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The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). (DoD/Released)
Commentary
Seth Cropsey
President, Yorktown Institute
Seth Cropsey
5 Min Read
A Chinese coast guard vessel sailing near the disputed waters in the South China Sea, May 14, 2014. (HOANG DINH NAM/AFP/Getty Images)
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A Chinese coast guard vessel sailing near the disputed waters in the South China Sea, May 14, 2014. (HOANG DINH NAM/AFP/Getty Images)
Commentary
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Arthur Herman
Former Senior Fellow
Arthur Herman
9 Min Read
An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 97 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 15, 2012. (DoD/Released)
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An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 97 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 15, 2012. (DoD/Released)
Commentary
Bryan McGrath
Former Deputy Director, Center for American Seapower
Bryan McGrath
8 Min Read
A Palestinian supporter of Hizb al-Tahrir in Gaza City, June 5, 2013. (MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Getty Images)
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A Palestinian supporter of Hizb al-Tahrir in Gaza City, June 5, 2013. (MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Getty Images)
Commentary
Ronald Radosh
Former Adjunct Fellow
Ronald Radosh
5 Min Read
Trident submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) on Thursday, October 7, 2004 off the coast of Southern California. (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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Trident submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) on Thursday, October 7, 2004 off the coast of Southern California. (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)